An alum in Atlanta came up with the idea and has been working with the mascot company all morning. He told me that he was sick and tired of the "politics" and wanted some "action" so he called the company on his own.

The plan would be for students to wear the "Pioneer Outfit" to various sporting events at DU.

They need about 8 weeks to complete the project, but are able to do "rush jobs."

Can you imagine how much bigger of an issue it would become if DU turned a student wearing the Boone outfit away? That would turn this media embarrassment into an even bigger fiasco... Imagine how many more alumni would get even more upset... They would then look hypocritical and unreasonable.

This might sound far-fetched, but do you think DU might try to pull any copyright or license claims on this mascot? I know people do it all the time on the "likeness" of themselves or other intangible licenses they may own. Just a thought...trying to stay one step ahead of the Coombe squad...

I think DU's most likely strategy based on their past inept behavior is to roll out some sort of PC mascot that is backed by "student leaders" aka AUSA Senate.

The History & Traditions Committee is meeting for the first time this week since Coombes' email. This is a step towards "defining what a Pioneer is." Then they'll come up with a mascot (hopefully its good, but it may suck) and then they'll roll it out.